Qualified Remodeler Magazine

JAN 2016

Qualified Remodeler helps independent remodeling firms to survive, become more professional and more profitable by providing must-have business information, namely best business practices, new product information and timely design ideas.

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Ply Gem certainly isn't alone in this obser- vation. "One of the big things is dark colors — black in particular — we're really notic- ing," says Seelye from Pella, "and gray. It's a new neutral palette, so we have colors in our oferings that complement that." "You cannot ignore the preference for dark- er fnishes," Christine Marvin agrees. "It's a statement — I've seen it a little more in con- temporary and transitional homes." Adding to the variety, Wengard explains, ProVia is seeing interest in metallic fnishes along with more customizable interior op- tions. "We're getting a lot more requests for what people are calling a white bronze win- dow," he says. "And we're seeing more peo- ple utilizing interior grids than in the past to create a lot of other architectural designs." Some customers aren't satisfed with just a single color, notes JELD-WEN's Souder. "You don't have to have all the colors match," she says. "Te sash doesn't have to be the same color as the frame — you can get back to more detailing on the home." Souder notes all this added color can have an even bigger visual impact when combined with the growing preference for larger win- dows. "We're defnitely seeing a growing openness for larger units and wanting more glass," Souder says, "just being able to catch more of the view outside the window." REMODELER SERVICES So what do all these new design options mean for remodelers — both in ordering time and installation? Along with boosting efciency and adding new colors, window manufactur- ers have been paying attention to what install- ers want most, with many adding time-saving details any contractor would appreciate. "Te remodeler is looking for anything that makes their lives simpler, quicker and addresses the needs of their customers," JELD- WEN's Souders says. For example, her com- pany ofers vinyl windows with an integral nailing fn and brick mould trim, designed for faster installation from a home's exterior and no need for popping of (and possibly damaging) interior trim. JELD-WEN's not alone in this approach; a number of manufacturers also ofer simi- lar factory-assembled installation and trim options. Marvin can attach casing at its factory for wood and extruded aluminum ANDERSEN WINDOWS' A-Series is shown here in arrangement that is very typical of the design trends the company is seeing says Jay Libby, creative services manager. The trend is to bring the outdoors in with large window walls. The company has also released a series of 13 highly researched pattern books, which allow remodelers to quickly match their window choices with the aritectural style of the home. To learn more about the Andersen Pattern Books , go to andersen.com/home-styles. Circle 19 on inquiry card 58 January 2016 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com PRODUCT TRENDS: Windows

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